Breakdown of De fysiotherapeut strekt mijn schouder om de tien minuten.
tien
ten
mijn
my
de minuut
the minute
om de
every (at intervals)
de fysiotherapeut
the physical therapist
strekken
to stretch
de schouder
the shoulder
Questions & Answers about De fysiotherapeut strekt mijn schouder om de tien minuten.
How exactly does om de translate to 'every' here?
While om usually means 'around' or 'at', the fixed phrase om de is used before a number and a plural noun to express regular intervals. You will hear phrases like om de tien minuten (every ten minutes) or om de twee weken (every two weeks) very frequently in Dutch.
Could I just say elke tien minuten instead?
Yes, elke tien minuten is completely correct and means the same thing. However, om de is a very natural and common way for Dutch speakers to express this kind of frequency, so it is important to recognize and practice it.
Why is it plural minuten when units of measurement in Dutch often stay singular after a number?
It is true that words for weights and measures like kilo or meter stay singular after a number (for example, tien meter). However, units of time, such as minuten, uren (hours), and weken (weeks), are exceptions and take the plural form when the number is more than one.
What is the difference between strekken and rekken for stretching?
Strekken generally means to extend or straighten out a body part, like fully extending an arm or leg. Rekken focuses more on elongating the muscle to create tension, which is what you do during a sports warm-up. A physical therapist might do both, but here the focus is on extending the shoulder joint.
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